GRATITUDE - Let's not forget to say THANK YOU!

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GRATITUDE - Let's not forget to say Thank You!
 

We are at the peak of gift giving season, of holiday party invitations, of sharing dinners with friends and family. All those events are acts of love and as such should be thanked.

As we say Thank you, we show that we appreciate what has been done for us. It shows respect and consideration for the giver and rewards with affection all of the trouble that another human being has gone through, just to please us.

Many times we skip saying THANK YOU, simply because we are not sure how to do it, or don’t think it is necessary. Let’s start by saying that a THANK YOU is always necessary if we have been the recipient of an item (gift) or an action that was meant for our pleasure or enjoyment. Whether, we actually liked or enjoyed it, is another story. But, remember that a very important part of having good manners is showing consideration for our fellow human beings. This is as good a place to start doing just that.

It is also, a very good time of the year to promote this habit among our children and grandchildren. They are so fortunate and have received so many presents and acts of love, that it is our obligation to teach them how to show gratitude.

 

The above is a short version of an article I wrote a couple of years ago, but wanted to post it  again today, after seeing a wonderful quote by Elizabeth Gilbert regarding "thanking" and shared by Rixys Alfonso.  Hope you enjoy it and just keep saying thank you......

“In the end, though, maybe we must all give up trying to pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it's wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to just keep saying thank you, forever and sincerely, for as long as we have voices.” - Elizabeth Gilbert

THEATER ETIQUETTE/COMPORTAMIENTO EN TEATROS

THEATER ETIQUETTE/ COMPORTAMIENTO EN UN TEATRO

There is nothing more exciting than attending a a live performance of any type and the holiday season is the perfect moment to have your children share that experience. If you have the opportunity, take them to see the Nutcracker ballet, or a concert of holiday music  or even a school choir presentation.  In all cities around the world these events are now taking place but attending them, come with certain rules of conduct designed to make sure that each person that is in the audience can enjoy the performance without annoyance or distraction while giving our respect and appreciation to the performers on stage.

These rules are known as THEATER ETIQUETTE, and here are some that we should make sure we incorporate into our children’s code of behavior. Follow them and enjoy the season with a visit to your local theater!

ARRIVE EARLY:  Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the performance, that way you have time to take your seat without with plenty of time. Most live performances won’t seat you once the show starts and you will have to wait until intermission to be seated.

 

TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES: Ringing cell phones during a performance are  a very serious annoyance! Make sure yours is turned off the moment you take your seat. Also texting during a show is distracting to those around you, so enjoy the show and turn off the phone.

BE QUIET AND COURTEOUS: All who attend a concert expect the rest of the audience to be quiet and courteous so that nothing distracts from the performance on stage. So postpone talking to your neighbor until intermission. Whispering, opening wrappers and singing the tunes are sure to bother those seated near you, so enjoy the event quietly and share your opinions afterwards.

LEAVE AT THE END NOT BEFORE:  Rushing to leave before the final note is played is very rude behavior and an offense to those performing on stage. Wait until the end of the performance and the applause has concluded before you leave your seat.

Keeping these tips in mind, dress up as much as you want, that is also part of the experience of going to the theater and give your children and yourself the special treat of attending a ballet, concert or play during these holidays!

 



COMPORTAMIENTO EN UN TEATRO

No hay nada más emocionante que asistir a un espectáculo en vivo, de cualquier tipo, y la temporada de fiestas es el mejor momento para que sus hijos tengan esta experiencia. Si usted tiene la oportunidad, no deje de llevarlos al ballet Cascanueces, o a un concierto de música navideña o a disfrutar de una coral infantil. En todas las ciudades del mundo estos eventos se están realizando por estas fechas, pero asistir a cualquiera de ellos conlleva ciertas reglas de comportamiento, diseñadas para garantizar que todos los asistentes disfruten de la experiencia, sin interrupciones ni molestias, mientras demostramos nuestro respeto y aprecio por los artistas en el escenario.

Estas reglas se conocen como ETIQUETA TEATRAL, o simplemente comportamiento adecuado. Es fundamental que incorporemos estas conductas como parte del comportamiento de nuestros niños. ¡Cumplan con ellas y disfruten de una visita a su teatro local durante estas fiestas!

LLEGUEN TEMPRANO: por lo menos 30 minutos antes del inicio de la función, garantiza que puedan sentarse sin contratiempos. En la mayoría de los conciertos no le permitirán acceso a la sala una vez iniciado el concierto.

APAGUEN LOS CELULARES: suena básico pero se nos olvida. Tampoco deben enviar mensajes de texto durante el espectáculo ya que la luz distrae y molesta a los que están a su alrededor.

HAGA SILENCIO Y SEA CONSIDERADO: Todo el que asiste a un concierto espera que las personas a su alrededor hagan silencio. Conversar, comer y cantar junto a los artistas molesta a los que están cerca de usted. Disfrute del espectáculo en silencio y comparta sus apreciaciones durante el intermedio y al concluir.

NO SE VAYA TEMPRANO: Es una gran ofensa a los artistas y descortesía con el público que usted se levante para irse antes que haya culminado la función. Espere a que los artistas reciban sus merecidos aplausos y después puede retirarse sin molestar a los asistentes.

Manteniendo esta sugerencias en mente, vístanse lo más elegante que desee, que eso también es parte de la experiencia de ir a un teatro, y como regalo para usted y sus niños asistan a un concierto, obra de teatro o ballet durante estos días de Navidad!

 

 

Como establecer relaciones exitosas.

 
En el evento Destino 2012 organizado por AARP en Miami-Dade College, dictamos el Taller
Successful Networking/ Relaciones Exitosas a diversos grupos, en Inglés y Español. Las facilitadoras Yvonne Salas y Ana Cristina Ojeda, brindaron estrategias para lograr establecer relaciones exitosas con las personas que conocemos , tanto en eventos sociales o de trabajo. Estas relaciones sirven de base a la red de contactos que incrementan nuestros negocios y ofrecen posibilidades de ascender en nuestras profesiones. La Revista La Familia de Broward, publicó el siguiente artículo sobre el evento. Las imagenes muestran aspectos de los talleres y a las facilitadoras con Ivonne Fernandez, Directora Asociada de AARP en Miami.


http://www.lafamiliadebroward.com/destino-2012-despierte-el-lider-en-usted/

 

 

 

 

Los Ninos y los Modales en la Mesa/ Kids table manners

                                                                                      

Los Niños y los Buenos Modales en la Mesa

Los expertos en etiqueta están de acuerdo en que para los padres, la preocupación principal en cuanto a buenos modales de sus hijos, tienen que ver con el comportamiento en la mesa. Sobre todo en la actualidad, en que por la vida laboral tan agitada de los padres y los diferentes horarios de los miembros de la familia, cada vez es menos usual que toda la familia se siente junta a cenar diariamente.

Es por ello, que las clases de etiqueta de mesa para niños, se convierten cada vez más en una excelente opción para padres preocupados por este tema. Los expertos saben lo conveniente de  empezar a ensenar a nuestros niños, desde muy temprana edad, el comportamiento adecuado al momento de sentarse en una mesa a compartir una comida.  Por ejemplo, desde los cuatro anos los niños están en capacidad de entender que deben masticar con la boca cerrada y que no deben poner los codos en la mesa. También a partir de esa edad, se les puede empezar a inculcar la importancia de la higiene personal antes de llegar a la mesa.

Con motivo de las festividades que se acercan como el Dia de Accion de Gracias y Navidad , las familias si acostumbran cenar no solo con el núcleo familiar cercano, sino también con familiares que los niños no ven con frecuencia. Estos momentos pueden ser de crisis de comportamiento para los niños y para evitarlo, se deben preparar a nuestros hijos para que sepan que se espera de ellos en esos momentos.

El taller “Modales de Mesa para las Fiestas” tiene precisamente ese propósito. Hacer sentir a los niños cómodos en una mesa formal,  indicarles la conducta básica sobre el uso de la servilleta y los cubiertos, cómo y cuándo utilizar las palabras “por favor” y “gracias” y como declinar amablemente la oferta de algún alimento que no sea de su agrado.

El aprendizaje de modales de mesa es un proceso cumulativo que debe empezar a temprana edad, pero sin lugar a dudas, entre los seis y doce años, tenemos la responsabilidad de brindarles a nuestros niños la oportunidad de estar familiarizados con la ubicación correcta de los utensilios en la mesa, como usarlos y como mantenerse sentado y comportarse durante una cena familiar. Todas estas destrezas les darán una ventaja competitiva en el complejo mundo del Siglo 21.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Network successfully?

Network, Connect & Succeed!

Today's blog is about a question that I get asked very frequently. We all know the value of the connections we have when we are looking for a job or want to advance our career. But the real question is how do I connect with the people I need to know to help me along? Well I would like to share an article by Scott Dinsmore, which has some very simple but useful tactics for making connections with anyone you meet. Among those, will be the people that eventually will be very helpful to you.
Before I leave you to read on, I will remind you that you need to start networking and making connections before you need them! Become a giver and not a taker and those connections will be there when you do need to ask for something.



http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2012/10/17/5-underused-tactics-to-make-an-immediate-genuine-connection-with-anyone/

World Smile Day celebrated with Happy Painting / Pintura Feliz

Art by Claudia Ojeda: Happy Painting / Pintura Feliz: Sponsored by Etiquetaexcellencemanners.com This week we are happy to celebrate World Smile Day! Harvey Ball a commercial artist from...

An Invitation to a Saturday Afternoon Etiquette Spa!

Clases de Etiqueta para enseñar respeto y consideraci

This blog is sponsored by www.portadaflorida.com

Clases de Etiqueta para Enseñar Respeto y Consideración.

Los cursos de etiqueta para niños, son una herramienta para enseñar comportamientos basados
en honestidad, respeto y consideración por sus semejantes.
Inscribir a sus hijos en estos cursos es brindarles las destrezas necesarias para su exito emocional y social. No lo piensen dos veces antes de buscar un curso en su localidad. Estos cursos se ofrecen en Miramar, Weston  y en Wellington dias de semana y sabados. Tambien se dictan clases particulares en Broward y Palm beach para adultos.

Etiquette Classes to teach Respect & Consideration.

Etiquette classes for children are a tool to teach them behavior based on honesty, respect & consideration.
When you sign up your children for these courses is to provide them with the skills for having emotional & social success. Don't think about it twice before you seach for a course in your town. These courses are offered in Miramar, Weston & Wellington during weekdays and saturdays. We also offer courses for adults in Broward & Palm Beach.

Respect, Consideration, Kindness, Sharing & Giving! Respeto, Consideración....

This week's blog sponsored by www.personalizeyourart.com

RESPECT, KINDNESS,  SHARING & GIVING!

What are all those words about? They are about the other aspect of the "American Dream" that many people forget to mention. Of course, acquiring material things,for example owning your own home are very real goals of achieveing the American Dream.
But there are many non-tangible reasons why people from all over the world come to the United States. Those are the aspects of the American Dream, that are an integral part of the society in the United States and that have to do with the fact that people will  treat each other with respect, that you will see acts of kindness from strangers, that sharing and giving are part of the fiber of the american citizen. The fact is, that in most countries of the world one does not experience these qualities in everyday life.
Perhaps, if we see that we are not encountering those traits as frequently as we hope, if we see that our children are not being kind to each other in school, that they are not treating adults with respect, that they are becoming more selfish, we do not have to stand by and watch without doing anything.
Those traits can and must be taught, and we can do that by enrolling children in manners classes.
Manners not only have to do with where to place the fork and knife, but it has a lot to do with building character traits such as trutworthiness, responsibility, fairness, citizenship, caring and respect.
The next time you want to give a child a gift, why not reach out for the gift that will last them a lifetime, not a new video game or tech gadget, but some manners lessons that will teach them how
to get along with others and practice civility as a way of life.

Etiquette Classes for Children in Weston/ Clases de Etiqueta para niños en Weston

El Viernes, 7 de agosto se inician en Weston, las clases de Etiqueta Para Niños, de 6 a 12 años.

El periódico El Venezolano, publico una entrevista a Yvonne & Tenchy Salas sobre la importancia y los beneficios de inculcar los buenos modales desde edad temprana. Los invitamos a leer la entrevista realizada por la periodista Sandra Ramón V.

Envíenos sus comentarios a este blog y visite nuestra página de Facebook para mantenerse informado sobre nuestras actividades.

Visit el link para leer la entrevista.

http://issuu.com/elvenezolano/docs/broward_879/11

Teach your kids manners with Etiqueta Excellence in Wellington

Walk About Wellington published an article regarding Etiqueta Excellence teaching manners to
kids. They want to hear from parents that have had the experience of sending their children to
manners courses. I encourage my readers and parents of our students to send in their comments!
Look forward to that discussion. We thank the editors of Walk About Wellington for their comments.




http://www.walkaboutwellington.com/teach-your-kids-manners-with-etiqueta-excellence/

Etiquette Courses Saturdays in Wellington

Visit this link to see the Etiqueta Excellence interview in the TownCrier with details about the
etiquette courses for children every saturday in the Old Wellington Mall.

http://gotowncrier.com/2012/07/childrens-etiquette-classes-to-start-in-wellington/

DAR Y RECIBIR CUMPLIDOS

DAR Y RECIBIR CUMPLIDOS

Una de las herramientas más prácticas para desarrollar nuestras relaciones sociales es el uso de los cumplidos. Pero, dar y recibir cumplidos no es tan sencillo como puede parecer. Debemos enseñar a los niños desde temprana edad, que hay ciertas normas para dar un cumplido y otro tanto, para recibirlos.

Cuando brindamos un  cumplido debe ser sincero y específico.

Cuando recibimos un cumplido debemos hacerlos de manera asertiva, pero gentil y sencilla. Aceptando que la persona que lo brinda está siendo honesta y que apreciamos que se haya fijado en nuestra acción como merecedora de ser reconocida.

Para ello, es suficiente con mirar a la persona a los ojos, sonreír y decir un “Muchas gracias”. También, un cumplido genera la oportunidad de brindar otro a la persona que lo da.

Nuestros niños, deben apreciar en un cumplido su propio valor, aceptando que ellos han hecho algo que merece el elogio de otra persona. De esta manera, estamos desarrollando en ellos su auto estima, su capacidad para estar conscientes que su esfuerzo merece ser destacado. Así mismo aprende que un falso sentido de modestia no es saludable, ni es correcto desconfiar de la veracidad de la persona que nos elogia.

Finalmente, recordemos que la persona que ofrece el cumplido, también, se beneficia del bienestar emocional que este genera. Así que  practiquemos el observar en nuestros semejantes las acciones, características o aspectos físicos, que ameritan ser reconocidos y hagámoslo verbalmente, brindando cumplidos sinceros a las personas con quien interactuamos a diarios, inclusive a los extraños. De esa manera, enseñamos con el ejemplo. Claro está, también aprendamos a recibirlos con gentileza, sencillez y sin falsas modestias o descalificando la opinión de la persona que nos elogia.!

Según la autora Hara Estroff Marano, los cumplidos son como “pequeños regalos de amor” que demuestran generosidad de espíritu. Así, que demostremos nuestra generosidad cada vez que reconozcamos una situación o esfuerzo que lo amerite.

Ayudemos a eliminar el acoso escolar o "bullying"

Ya los padres estamos haciendo planes para el inicio del año escolar y eso incluye actividades extra curriculares que ayuden a brindarle una formación integral a nuestros hijos. Siempre pensamos en los deportes y las artes como ingredientes fundamentales para que tengan mentes y cuerpos sanos. Es oportuno recordar que agregar el complemento de un buen comportamiento social, modales de mesa, y valores como la honestidad, el respeto y la confianza; desarrollarán en ellos una personalidad con características que conllevan al éxito. Contribuimos, de esa forma también a crear una sociedad más civilizada, con menos violencia, es un factor que contribuye a eliminar el acoso o "bullying". Por todas esas razones, considere inscribir a sus hijos en talleres de Etiqueta Social, especialmente diseñados para niños de 6 a 12 años, con estrategias didácticas amenas que hacen del aprendizaje una actividad divertida, que ellos disfrutarán.

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Parents have a responsibility with their children

As moms and dads, we have the responsibility to provide our children with the social skills and specific manners that will serve them well throughout their life. Although most agree that manners, should be tought at an early age and that it should start at home and be reinforced in school, it is a great advantage to have it confirmed and modeled by an expert tutor.

Practicing table manners at home is a must, teaching children the proper skills for introductions and hanshakes and instilling in them the value of knowing how and when to show gratitude, will give them a marked advantage in our society and will make them a generation that not only practices but promotes civility.

But, we understand that many times, children need to ratify what they are being told,at home and school,with a third party. That's where we come in, Etiqueta Excellence Manners will begin offering afterschool programs both in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida with the start of the school year. Contact us and let us provide your children with a fun an interactive learning environment where they will learn not only to: not speak with their mouths full of food, keep their elbows off the table and place their napkin in their laps, but also that the value of good manners lies in making others feel respected and appreciated!

Imagen Profesional para el Exito

 

Cuidar nuestra imagen personal debe ser prioritario para los profesionales que desean alcanzar el éxito. La forma en que vestimos dice mucho de nuestra imagen y es por ello que saber vestir de forma apropiada a cada situación laboral o social que se nos presente, mostrara su buen gusto y proyectara credibilidad en su hacer profesional.

Los invitamos a ver el siguiente video, brindando en el Show de Fernando Hidalgo  algunas indicaciones, que les ayudaran a vestir adecuadamente.

Etiqueta de Mesa en el Show de Fernando Hidalgo

Los invitamos a disfrutar de este video para aprender los ingredientes basicos de Etiqueta de Mesa.

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An Evening of Etiquette & Ballroom Dancing!

A fun  and elegant evening awaits you in Palm Beach! Join Etiqueta Excellence Manners & Fred Astaire Studio  as they provide an opportunity to polish your table manners & wine tasting skills along with acquiring some Ball Room Dance steps. Skills that will enhance your social and professional life. Come alone or with a partner. Pre-Registration required call 561-255-0549

Let's teach our children Patriotic Manners

Fourth of July is upon us and it is a good opportunity to teach children from a very young age that there are certain ways to behave that show respect for our country. It is what we call Patriotic Manners, and even adults can use a little polishing of those.

There are two upcoming events that constitute great opportunities for showing our children how to  respect our flag and our national anthem. One is the Celebration of the Fourth of July, our Day of Independence, and the other is the Olympic Games that will be held in London at the end of July.

As we celebrate July 4th, remind them to listen respectfully, without talking, while the anthem is played, if wearing a baseball cap, remove it and face the flag with the right hand over their hearts.

Have your children watch the medal award ceremonies of the Olympics, explain to them the importance that it has when the flag is displayed and the anthem played whenever the U.S. athletes are the winners of a particular sports discipline. Have them appreciate the emotions of the athletes from every country when their flags and anthems are played. We are teaching values that are far from trivial, love and pride of country, respect for our national symbols and that of  other nations and cultures as we see their flags also being displayed with pride.

Gift Giving Etiquette for Teen Agers!

Gift Giving Etiquette for Teen Agers!

More and more frequently we hear from parents, that they have made a celebration party for their child, be it birthday or graduation, and that most of the guests arrived without a gift for the child being honored. Those guests might have been teens, but where were the parents?  Were they not taught that one of the basic guest duties is to never arrive at a home where one has been invited, without a token of appreciation for the host/hostess?

This is one of those occasions, where we see that basic good manners and courtesy has gone by the wayside. It is the responsibility of the adults to remind their children of what is the correct thing to do. The adults still cover the expenses of their teens and so we can assume that it might be a way of not having to spend money on a gift, but what we are teaching by example is that it is the money aspect that takes precedence over the correct behavior.

We teach young children in our Etiquette Courses, that there are many ways to show appreciation that cost very little or no money at all, such as homemade cards, coupons to run errands or do chores, small bunch of fresh flowers. That being said, though, we must remember to show that appreciation, and arriving as a guest to a friend’s celebration, empty handed, simply shows a lack of respect

and appreciation for the honoree.  If they are friends enough, to be invited to celebrate, they must know each other well enough to know that person’s likes, hobbies etc. Let’s give some thought and time to finding a small something that will make the host feel appreciated, not just as a source of “party time fun” but as a human being.

So remember. Next time you drop your child off at a party, make sure that there is a gift bag going along for the ride. By the way, letting your teen tell you that his or her friends don’t want a gift, is not a valid excuse. Giving is better than receiving!

SUMMER ETIQUETTE CAMP IN PALM BEACH

Mondays in July is the perfect opportunity to have your children polish their table manners and pick up some basic ballroom dancing steps! Join us in Palm Beach for this fun and interactive etiquette camp with Yvonne & Tenchy Salas as instructors.

Summer Vacation, the perfect time to polish your kids manners. Campamentos de Verano para sus Niños

With summer vacation upon us, it is the perfect opportunity to polish your children's manners by sending them to an interactive and fun Etiquette Camp. We offer various programs in Broward and Palm Beach Counties, Florida, that include Art, Spanish and Ballroom Dancing.  Call us to reserve your space.

BROWARD

 

PALM BEACH

Vacaciones de Verano, La oportunidad perfecta para mejorar los modales de nuestros hijos.

Inscribalo en uno de nuestros programas en Broward o Palm Beach. Divertidos y muy educativos!

Etiqueta en el Show de Fernando Hidalgo, America TeVe

Etiqueta de Mesa fue el tema sobre el que  Yvonne Salas conversó con Fernando Hidalgo durante su programa del dia 30 de Mayo. Con una mesa formalmente montada, hablamos sobre la ubicación de los cubierto, el orden de su uso y la copa adecuada para los diferentes vinos. Hicimos especial mención, sobre la ubicación del plato del pan (siempre el de nuestra izquierda) y recordamos que se debe partir una pequeña porción antes de comerlo. Aqui compartimos unas imagenes y pronto le agregaremos el video del programa. Que lo disfruten queridos seguidores del blog de etiqueta!

                                                               

Visit our Stand at PROMOTING EDUCATION EXPO IN PALM BEACH

Etiqueta Excellence Manners will be providing information about our services and courses in the next PROMOTING EDUCATION EXPO & Networking Event in Palm Beach, on May 31st, 2012 from
5 to 8 p.m., 801  NorthPoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33407



Basic Table Manners for Kids

Social Etiquette for Business Success at Barry University

Social Etiquette for Business Success

Join us for an interactive, educational and entertaining event!

Achieve success in your business dealings! Learn key social and dining etiquette skills to make a positive impact and impression in your business related functions.
This one-day seminar has been designed to provide participants with valuable information and practical skills that will allow them to acquire a competitive edge to succeed in the professional world.
Who Should Attend?

• Professionals and business owners of all areas who want to polish and improve their social and professional image.

One day intensive course on Saturday,June 9th, 2012
http://www.barry.edu/ace/continuinged/browardschedule.htm

Hablamos de Etiqueta para SOITV en Hispanicize 2012

 Jonathan Ramirez from SOITV gave EtiquetaExcellenceManners 30 seconds of live promotion!
A las mamas latinas nos preocupan los modales de mesa de nuestros hijos. Con nuestro blog y cursos de etiqueta de mesa,  ayudamos a superar los malos habitos adquiridos en la cafeteria escolar. Hispanicize y Soitv nos brindo la oportunidad de hacer un llamado para que demos importancia a este aspecto de la formacion de nuestros ninos.

Latina Mom Bloggers en Hispanicize 2012

Increible experiencia asistir a Hispanicize 2012 y compartir las vivencias de las mamas latinas que han tenido grandes exitos con sus blogs. Esto me motiva a seguir con este blog de modales para nuestros hijos. Tengo tanto que compartir con ustedes que sin lugar a duda estare mas horas escribiendo sobre como brindar a los ninos y jovenes herramientas para saber comportarse en cualquier situacion social a la que esten expuestos.